SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Thank you for your interest in registering your school for the 2025-26 Arsht High School Musical Theater Awards Program.

Please carefully read the information below and submit a completed form and payment by clicking HERE or fill out the form below. If you need financial assistance, please contact arshties@arshtcenter.org.

Eligibility

The Arshties are open to any public, private or charter high school serving grades 9-12 with musicals occurring from October, 2025 through April, 2026.

Please note one production per school will be eligible for adjudication. Applications will close Friday, December 12, 2025. You must register no later than one month prior to your production date. Please contact arshties@arshtcenter.org for questions or clarification on eligibility requirements and deadlines.

Participation in Opening and Closing Numbers Only (Non-Adjudicated Schools)

Schools not submitting a production for adjudication may still participate in the awards ceremony. Each school is eligible to send up to two students to participate in the opening and closing numbers, whether or not the school has a theater program.

Guidelines:

Schools must register as a participating school by filling out the form below.
Applications are due by December 12, 2025.
Students participating in the opening and closing numbers will perform two numbers at the awards ceremony on May 16, 2026. These students are expected to attend three weekend rehearsals between May 2 and May 10, 2026 and attend all required rehearsals May 10 through May 16, 2026.
Students are expected to conduct themselves professionally while at the Arsht.
For students attending schools that have not previously participated or who may not have a musical theater program at their school, please email arshties@arshtcenter.org for more information about how to move forward with getting your school involved.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM

School Name*

Please select your school type:*

How does your school plan to participate in the 2025-25 Arshties? Adjudication: Produce a musical for adjudication and send two students to be a part of the opening/closing numbers of the awards ceremony. Non-Adjudication: Send two students to be a part of the opening/closing numbers of the awards ceremony.

School address

City

State

Zip Code

Teacher/Director Name

Teacher/Director Email

Teacher/Director Cell Phone Number

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please provide a primary and secondary contact person who will receive important information regarding your school's participation and will serve as liaisons between Adrienne Arsht Center staff and your school. The secondary contact can be another teacher or a volunteer in a leadership position.

Primary Contact First Name

Primary Contact Last Name

Primary Contact Title

Primary Contact Email

Primary Contact Work Phone

Primary Contact Cell Phone

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Please enter your school’s production information below. If you do not know details on your production, please write, “TBD.” Please email all TBD production information to arshties@arshtcenter.org as soon as it is confirmed. If any field does not apply to your school’s production, please fill in “N/A.”

Title of Show*

Licensing/Publishing House*

Performance Dates and Times*

Performance Location*

Director Name

Music Director Name

Vocal Director

Choreographer

Number of students in the cast

Do you want to nominate your leads for consideration as a national finalist who will represent Miami-Dade County at the Jimmy Awards? Up to four students can be nominated. No Yes

If yes, please fill out the following:

Student Name 1

Qualifying Role

Student Email

Student Text Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Parent/Guardian Mobile Phone

Student Name 2

Qualifying Role

Student Email

Student Text Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Parent/Guardian Mobile Phone

Student Name 3

Qualifying Role

Student Email

Student Text Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Parent/Guardian Mobile Phone

Student Name 4

Qualifying Role

Student Email

Student Text Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Parent/Guardian Mobile Phone

Your nominated lead roles must submit a National Finalist application HERE.

To accept your nomination, students must complete a dedicated application.

Upon submission you will be redirected to submit your payment. Please note: Registration is not complete until payment is submitted. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at Arshties@arshtcenter.org.